The Loser, the Psycho, and the Retard

The Loser, the Psycho, and the Retard is an action adventure story for kids and adults with a shocking twist about the folly of first impressions, the danger in underestimating your enemies, and the redemptive power of friendship.

It’s the first day at a new school and David Fuller feels nervous, a little guilty, and, for the first time since Janie died, optimistic. He is both nervous and optimistic because as “The New Kid” he knows he knows he has about 5 seconds to make a good impression, which could very well determine his social standing for life. He feels guilty because even though Shelton Skievaski was a good summer-time friend, the last thing he needs is to be seen walking into class with someone like, well--like Shelton.

So when he arrives late with Shelton in tow, falls in love with Stacey, the prettiest girl in school (who turns out to belong to social alpha Kevin Ballard), then totally screws up with his teacher, the principal, and the gym coach, David figures he needs a change in strategy. Like a mountain man of the old west that has strayed deep into hostile territory, he must lay low, avoid attention, and above all, stay away from Shelton.

At first, the plan works, sort of. But when he sees Kevin and his goons repeatedly tormenting Shelton and other, weaker, kids, he can’t help what happens next. Suddenly, David finds himself deeper, and deeper into trouble. It turns out that David’s enemies are more numerous, more devious, and more powerful than he could ever have imagined. He quickly realizes he needs all the help he can get. His plan now? Simple. Survive.